2.12.2007

This post could technically go under my Manic Monday heading (see February 5th post) but I am refusing to fall into being predictable on Mondays. Today was probably the toughest day since I started homeschooling. The boys' weren't listening, I found myself impatient and my teaching plan of "things to get done"...wasn't getting done at all. The minutes were going by SO slow....

I was pulled out of my increasing funk by one of my sons' Jack, who said so matter-of-fact to me..."Teachers have bad days too Mom." That comment surprised me and then it made me feel better. So from the Egyptians to the Creation, we got on with our day and all was well. I wanted to share this story with you all. I hope to remember those words from him when I am being hard on myself or things aren't going as planned. God is in those times too.

I snapped this picture on another afternoon stroll in our neck of the woods. I can actually feel the warmth in this picture. I really like it. I decided to post it because it resonates with me today. In the midst of exasperation and frustration this afternoon, I felt the sunlight on my face through the words of an eight year old boy....hope. No doubt the Lord was focusing me through my son.

I love the gate, makes you want to open it and peek in, also like the way the light is coming from the other side.

See ya tomorrow, hope you enjoy the museum. London has some real gems, I loved the National Art Museum off Trafalgar Square. Those huge paintings amazed me, the colors and quality despite the fact that they were so old was amazing. One that really sticks in my mind was the one where (I can't remember which wife) one of Henry's wives was waiting for her beheading with the executioner standing next to her and surrounded by all her ladies in waiting. It made an indellible impression on me, so emotional.

oh...how many times i have experienced the same! sir laughsalot has made me refocus and smile over and over with his words. even with a simple "that's okay, mommy!" when i've lost my temper or made a parenting mistake that requires an apology on my part. just this morning, he crawled into bed with me and said, out of the blue, "you're the best mommy i ever knewed!" and as you can see, i'm back. we actually had to cut our trip short b/c of snow. so i came back last night instead of today. but we had a good time together. LOVE the puddle photo in the previous post!

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This image was taken in April 2008. I was at a photo session in Kenbridge, Virginia on a farm. As I walked through this gate, I noticed this picturesque shot. One of my favorites to this day and I have never posted it on the blog before now.

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